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Javaman

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4. When the leaves are chewed, is it in a scalloped fashion?
Wed May 16, 2012, 12:59 PM
May 2012

if so that could be caterpillars. If so, I will use BT Caterpillar spray. It's organic or at least it's accepted by the organic movement. I have used it to moderate success. You have to spray it on each day until the pests appear to have moved on.

Also, do you notice if they leaves are getting eaten in the mornings? If so, and this is a bit of a pain, go out early, around sunrise, with a flashlight and inspect your plants. Physically pick off any caterpillars or other pests. I had to do that for a while with my squash, basil, dill and stevia.

If you see any "curled" leaves, open them up and see if any eggs have been laid in them. Had to do that a number of times, again, with my squash.

It's a never ending battle.

I got by pretty Caterpillar free this year. Last year it was unreal.

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